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Lessons and Enlightenment for the Mind and Heart.

My name is Zainab, Zen for short. Hence, Zen Words- Zen meaning me and also peaceful :)

So far, I've experienced a lot in life and I am really passionate about helping other people. I hope to become a clinical psychologist, but for now I thought I could use my experiences and the lessons I’ve learnt to help you.

Whether you’re searching for a dose for the soul, the mind or life generally- I hope here’s where you’ll find it.

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Mar 21, 20231 min read

فِي سَبِيلِ ٱللَّٰهِ

Fee sabillilah I was reading Qu’ran the other day and when reading I came across the phrase ‘fee sabilillah’. I didn’t know what it meant...

When you want to punch them in the face- try this instead

ZAINAB

Nov 4, 20223 min read

When you want to punch them in the face- try this instead

My husband and I have had mannyyy arguments since being married, and even before. But recently we worked out something that works for us,...

ZAINAB

Oct 21, 20223 min read

Fear of the Supernatural

Fear of fear itself can be greater than the thing we think we fear Accept, but place God's power as Higher Do you often find yourself...

ZAINAB

Oct 7, 20222 min read

But I don’t know what I want..

Its okay not to know what you want. Because there is One above who knows exactly what you need, and that's what will come to you, exactly wh

ZAINAB

Sep 30, 20223 min read

Al Malaikah- The Angels

Heavily inspired by and points all taken from Omar Suleiman's Angels in Your Presence series. When we think of angels, we tend to think...

ZAINAB

Sep 23, 20222 min read

Zombified

A society so entangled in technology- and we don't even see the problem. We currently live in a society entangled in technology, our...

ZAINAB

Sep 16, 20221 min read

Marriage: a year in

Asking My Husband Questions about Marriage 1. What Is Your Favourite Thing About Being married? "Being able to go through life with...

ZAINAB

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Don’t get married.

Marriage is hard. That’s one thing I’ve realised recently. Sometimes you feel like you just can’t go on and you don’t know what to do...

ZAINAB

Jun 1, 20221 min read

Your Worry Buddy

A short guide for when you just don't know what to do: download below! Are you someone who’s been struggling a little lately, and need a...

ZAINAB

Mar 18, 20226 min read

Keep Stepping Forward

Aaliyahs story.. I pray you are all well and are in the best of imaan . Today I want to share something personal with the hope that it...

ZAINAB

Feb 22, 20222 min read

I have no value

I have no value unless I’m productive. I have no value unless I’m beautiful. I have no value because I’m not smart enough Not pretty enough

ZAINAB

Feb 18, 20222 min read

Moments of Stillness

For those moments where everything feel still. Disclaimer: this article is not written with anyone who is suffering with their mental...

A look back: Patience behind Closed Doors

ZAINAB

Feb 7, 20223 min read

A look back: Patience behind Closed Doors

You can find beauty amongst the patience, but sometimes it takes time.

ZAINAB

Jan 6, 20222 min read

Progress not Perfection

Perfection- a destination we'll never reach. It can be so easy to fall into always seeking a destination, where every single thing is...

ZAINAB

Oct 31, 20212 min read

Getting comfortable with enough.

Imperfect is good enough.

ZAINAB

Aug 17, 20213 min read

Marital Bliss?

3 lessons that marriage has taught me so far... Quick disclaimer: I have only been married for 3 weeks so I am absolutely no expert....

ZAINAB

Aug 8, 20211 min read

Don’t Keep It In.

It’s better once it’s shared.

ZAINAB

Jul 4, 20213 min read

Who Am I Really?

An inspirational story about someone's journey within. Hey there, at some point in our lives most of us question reality and the morals...

ZAINAB

Jun 27, 20212 min read

This is my Story

An anonymous story about battling the frightening unpredictabilities of life..

ZAINAB

Jun 18, 20212 min read

Beautifully You

Your beauty lies in you. In a world full of unrealistic standards, it takes a lot of confidence to be you. The pressure to use filters,...

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Although I hope to one day practice as a professional, at the moment all advice and information is purely based on my own experiences and knowledge. Please do not take this as a substitute for medical or professional care and please contact a healthcare professional if you need urgent help.

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WELCOME TO ZEN WORDS

ABOUT

فِي سَبِيلِ ٱللَّٰهِ

When you want to punch them in the face- try this instead

Fear of the Supernatural

But I don’t know what I want..

Al Malaikah- The Angels

Zombified

Marriage: a year in

Don’t get married.

Your Worry Buddy

Keep Stepping Forward

I have no value

Moments of Stillness

A look back: Patience behind Closed Doors

Progress not Perfection

Getting comfortable with enough.

Marital Bliss?

Don’t Keep It In.

Who Am I Really?

This is my Story

Beautifully You

CONTACT

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HELP AND DISCLAIMER

URGENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT